This guide covers common SYSVOL issues, why they occur, and how to fix them quickly.
Group Policy fails to apply when the SYSVOL folder is out of sync between domain controllers. This can happen due to:
Step 1. Check SYSVOL replication status by running the following Command Prompt command:
Step 2. Force replication by running the following Command Prompt command:
Step 3. Restart DFSR services by opening Command Prompt as an Administrator and running the following commands:
Migration doesn't move past the state dfsrmig/setglobalstate.
Step 1. Confirm the state on all DCs by running the following Command Prompt command:
Step 2. If stuck, run the following Command Prompt command:
Sets the domain's global migration state to one that corresponds to the value specified by state. You can only set the global migration state to a stable state. The state values include:
0 - Start state
1 - Prepared state
2 - Redirected state
3 - Eliminated state
Replication stopped due to low disk space.
Step 1. Open DFS Management.
Step 2. Right-click the replicated folder, select Properties, then go to the Staging tab.
Step 3. Increase quota (e.g., 4096MB).
Step 4. Clean staging folder by running the following Command Prompt command:
Commands like dfsrmig or wmic fail with access errors.
Step 1. Run these commands as an Administrator.
Step 2. Ensure the active user is part of the Domain Admins group.
Step 3. UAC might be doing the blocking. Disable it temporarily or use an elevated prompt.
